LA016780 - Scenario: James - Yelling & Punching A Child

[Nic-Nic]

Scenario 1:

James is 4yrs old and attends the local education and care service Monday to Friday. James has a younger brother Tom who is 2yrs old and stays at home and an older brother Max 10yrs who attends the local school .James has always been a pleasant boy with many friends but recently his behaviour has changed. He is aggressive with all the children including his friends. You have asked his family if they know of any reason why James is behaving this way. They explain that an older cousin Tony has come to stay with them but he loves James and cannot see how this would have a negative effect on his behaviour. Mum who is from Iran and speaks limited English said “money very tight since James’s dad had accident and not work much, so Tony staying to help so she can do night work and try and bring in some more money.”
Today James is at the lunch table when another child accidently spills water over James. James yells at the child and attempts to punch him. You stop James and ask him to get his bag so you can assist him to change into dry clothes whilst another educator ensures the other child is ok. James gets his bag but states very clearly he does not want your help. You respect this but standby near the bathroom to ensure he is safe. As you check to see if James is ok you notice as he pulls his shorts down some large bruising on his thigh.


I'm abit stuck on Question 1.E) Will the parent be notified? Explain why or why not?

This is my Answer so far: Yes I would notify the mother of James about his change of behavior in the centre. And notify her that he hit another child because the other child
accidently spills water on james. And I would also notify james mother that I did happen to see some large bruising on his thigh. And that everything has been documented. And that there is a report been made for the safety of James.

Thats what I have done so far. I'm abit confused if im actually on the right track or not. And an idea of what else i could put.


Thanks

[Lorina]

Yes, I think you're on the right track with your response. James's parents need to be notified of his change of behaviour so they can monitor it from home as well and report if they find anything unusual with his behaviour at home. This way you can both work together in supporting James to express his feelings and finding a solution to his behavioural problem to support his wellbeing and safety etc.

This may help as well:

Scenario: James

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Lorina

[Nic-Nic]

Thanks you so much for your help.